Updated: 22 April, 2005

Lesotho

• Lesotho Orders - All created in 1972:

  • Order of Dignity (Order of Moshoeshoe) - Ribbon is royal blue with narrow white stripes around each edge

  • The Order of Lesotho - Ribbon dark blue edged with narrow stripes of green and red.

  • The Distinguished Service Order (The Order of Ramatseatsane) - Ribbon is green bordered with red. The red borders are in turn bisected by a very narrow blue stripe.

  • Order of Achievement (The Order of Mohlomi) - Ribbon is royal blue edged in red. In the center of the ribbon are three narrow white-green stripes.

  • The Order of Makoanyane - Ribbon is Crimson with five center stripes of green, white, blue, white and green.

• Mogae gets Lesotho's highest honour In recognition of his leadership in promoting peace, tolerance and good governance, Lesotho has bestowed upon President Festus Mogae of Botswana its highest honour: "The Knight Commander of the Most Courteous Order of Lesotho". The honour was bestowed upon Mogae by King Letsie III during a state banquet. Mogae said that he was humbled by the honour, which he described as magnificent and extraordinary. gov.bw19 Apr 04

• Lesotho - His Majesty King Letsie III Presents Awards of Chivalry Pictured left is the Meritorious Service Medal, Long and Loyal Service Medal, Gallantry Medal, and the Outstanding Service Medal. lesotho.gov.ls 2004